Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV- A CALABARZON
DIVISION OF BATANGAS CITY

GENDER SENSITIVITY TRAINING

April 10 11, 2015

El Grande Residencia Hotel and Resort, Lipa City, Batangas
NARRATIVE REPORT
by
Miss Sally L. Mendoza
DepEd Batangas City conducted the 2015 Gender Sensitivity Training on April 10-11, 2015 at El Grande
Residencia Hotel and Resort, Lipa City. The two-day training included GAD activities spearheaded for the Division
Office Personnel. It was participated by the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent, Education Supervisors,
Public School District Supervisors, Accountant, Administrative Officers, Supply Officer, Administrative Aids,
Education Program Specialists, Senior Education Program Specialists and Utility Workers.
DepEd Batangas City Personnel thru the leadership of Dr. Donato G. Bueno, OIC-Schools Division
Superintendent, made the training meaningful and productive for each and every one. Various activities were
prepared and participated to promote camaraderie and to build strong relationship without bias amongst DepEd
personnel. Equal opportunity between male and female employees was manifested on the games and activities
participated in by a team or by an individual.
The day began with an assembly of participants in the division office for short orientation about the venue,
accommodation, time of arrival and departure and vessels that would bring the participants to and from the venue.
After boarding the passenger jeepney, the participants headed to El Grande Residencia Hotel and Resorts in Lipa
City. The first jeepney arrived at 8:00 in the morning, April 10, 2015. Two more jeepneys arrived few minutes after
followed by a van with other DepEd personnel riding in it.
A short program hosted by Miss Euna Briones and Mrs. Cristina Rivera was staged commencing the
training. The participants sang the National Anthem led by Miss Euna Briones and offered an opening prayer led by
Mrs. Cristina Villena. Dr. Sacoro Comia, CID Chief-Designate, delivered her inspirational message. Dr. Vicky
Fababier, SGOD Chief-Designate, gave a birds eye view of the training. She acknowledged the effort of the GAD
committee with Mrs. Lisa Amoto, Education Supervisor, as its Focal Person; who is supported by the following
people: Mrs. Josefina Lagman (Accountant ), Dr. S. Comia, Dr. V. Fababier, Mr. Catapang ( ES- Math-Elementary )
and Mr. Alon ( ES and Physical Facility Coordinator).
Mrs. Lagman instructed everyone to form a group through a game called, the boat is sinking. The game
made everyone laughed and giggled and tried hard to belong to a group whether each knew the other or not. After
several group trials five (5) groups of nine members were formed and that was the beginning of all the activities for
the entire day. Each group was given color as their as TEAM names. They were Blue Team, Violet Team, Yellow
Team, Orange Team and Pink Team. The members of each group stuck together and aimed winning in every game
or activity. Male or female worked hard for the success of the group.
The first group activity after having comfortably introduced each other was the creation of group logo and
group yell/cheer. Two hours was allotted for this activity. Brainstorming was evident in the four corners of the hall.
Everybody needed somebody was the atmosphere at that time. May I borrow this, may I borrow that, phrase
that echoed in the air. Everyone was determined to bag the most coveted prize of all time: TO BE THE
CHAMPION. The organizer had a score sheet that reflected the achievement of each group in every game/activity.
The group with the highest score was declared CHAMPION. Gifts and surprises were prepared for the winners.

Lunch break was declared and Dr. Comia announced that a resource speaker would have his talk after
lunch. The training resumed at 1:30 in the afternoon. Mrs. Amoto introduced the resource speaker. The
participants were fortunate for having Atty. Juan Manalo as speaker about Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995. He
deliberately discussed and explained some issues and concerns about Sexual Harassment particularly in a
workplace. The topic made the participants attentive and interested. Sexual harassment can be visual, verbal,
physical and gesture, he said. The types of sexual harassment, types of harasser and true or false of sexual
harassment were his topics. He suggested that the division must have a CODI (Committee on Decorum and
Investigation); which should address issues on sexual harassment in a workplace. The discussant ended his
speech with a self-protection question against sexual harassment and should asked oneself whenever situation
came along the way, Does it feel good or bad?
An open forum followed after his talk. One participant asked the gravity of the text message of an alleged
other man/woman to a wife / husband as an evidence for sexual harassment. Atty. Manalo replied that there is such
a thing as communication privacy; that the court would not acknowledge the text message as an evidence, but if the
text message is from an individual who is deliberately sending text message to harass, then the text message could
be a big deal of evidence. The participants were grateful to Atty. Manalo that he was awarded with a certificate of
recognition signed by Dr. Donato G. Bueno.
Afternoon snacks was declared. El Grande staff prepared tasteful meals that pleased everybodys appetite.
Presentation of logo and cheers followed after the snack. The groups spared time for the rehearsal of respective
cheers. Excitement and jitters filled the air at that moment.
The first group who presented the logo and cheer was PINK team. YinYang was the concept of their logo.
Yellow team had the equal arm balance as their theme for a logo. Blue team presented a shell with pearls in it;
orange team had the equal arm balance and human figure, violet team had the boy and girl facing each other. Each
group came up with the logo appropriate for the theme of the training. The winners were declared immediately after
the presentation. The cheers was a repeat performance because judges had difficulty in declaring the winner
because every group uniquely performed each cheer. Winners in the Logo Making category were: 1 st Orange; 2ndYellow; 3rd- Purple; 4th-Blue and 5th- Pink. Cheer performers had fun and seemed to increase self-esteem after each
show. Winners in the Cheer Category: 1st-Purple; 2nd-Blue; 3rd Orange; 4th Yellow; 5th Pink.
The next games were all about team building and gender sensitivity. Tug-o-war using bare hands and arms
measured the flexibility and strength of both male and female. It also demonstrated cooperation among members,
techniques and strength as a team so as not to stumble or fall down despite hardships and challenges.
Luksong baka is a game that shows sensitivity amongst members of each group. The needs, strength and
weaknesses of each member were discussed before the game began. Strategies to win the game were planned
and leaders assured the team of unison for a sure win. Participants were all winners at their own right. Scores were
ranked and added to previous scores gained from other games. Dr. Comia untiringly cheered the players to go on
and make each move quick for the game was against the tick of the clock. The team who could finish the obstacle
in the shortest time would win the game. Violet Team ranked one in this game, followed by yellow team, then
orange team, rank four was blue team, pink team got the final rank.
Scores were given for each rank. Rank 1 is for 10 points; rank 2 is equal to 7 ; rank 3 = 5; rank 4 is
equivalent to 3 points and rank 5 got a score of one (1). Every team aimed for rank one and that was the time when
healthy competition sat in.
Games were spearheaded by Dr. Comia, Dr. Fababier, Mrs. Amoto, Mr. Alon and Mrs. Lagman. After the
luksong baka, Dr. Comia announced that the remaining time before dinner was allotted to rehearsals of
participants for the singing and dancing contest which were the events for the evening. Each group selected their

sanctuary for the rehearsal. Good thing that El Grande had more than enough space for the huge number of
participants. The groups were discrete that they did not want a nemesis to peek on their production numbers.
Dinner was served at 6:00 in the evening. The sumptuous meal sufficed the appetite of the participants after a very
long day.
Mrs. Rhina I. Silva, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent, delivered her message. She kept reminding
everyone the significance of teamwork and cooperation in the achievement of success of Division of Batangas City.
She also mentioned that positions or title that each holds in the office are just but names because each plays vital
role in the success of the Division of Batangas City.
The night activities of fun, entertainment, camaraderie, collaboration and excitement started at seven oclock
in the evening. Mrs. Lagman hosted the night activities. Singing contest was staged. Each group had their best
entry for the contest. The participants were serenaded by those songbirds and got their feet to dance by the
popsters and rockers. Party mood was witnessed, groups cheered for their entry or contestant. That night was
a night of revelation and showmanship. New talents were discovered and soon be honed to perfection, said every
one.
Mrs. Cristina Rivera from the Orange Team grabbed the first place in this category giving the team a perfect 10 in
their scores. Mrs. V. from the Yellow Team ranked second, Purple team was in the third rank, pink in the fourth rank
and blue in the fifth rank.
Dancing contest followed the singing contest. Participants showcased their talents in cha cha, boogie,
foxtrot, jerk, body twerking and other dance steps existed on earth. Fun, smiles and laughter were radiating in the
hall. It was a blast. Everybody tried their very best to shine that very night. The audience were excited and had their
bet for the number one in that category. The judges who were expert dancers on their own right enjoyed every
performance and gave appropriate scores for the deserving contestants. The Orange team got the first place,
second place for the blue team, third place for the Violet team, fourth place for the Yellow team and Pink team made
it to the fifth place.
Dr. Fababier solicited the participants impression on the trainings. They had unanimous statement that the
training made each and every one closer to one another; belonging; joyful; humble; feel unique; stress-free and
accommodating. The theme gender sensitivity heightened the awareness of the participants on equality of
opportunity for both male and female. The participants became more cautious in dealing and communicating with
the opposite and same gender for they were given information on RA 7877: Anti Sexual Harassment Act. As a
whole the training was a success because it has met its objectives of building a strong team who is mindful of the
people creating the team.
Gifts were raffled to make the night more exciting and fun. Numbers were drawn from the raffle and winners
were given gifts by Mrs. Rhina I. Silva, Mr. Alon, Mrs. Amoto, Mrs. Lagman, Dr. Comia and Dr. Fababier. Winners in
the games and activities were also awarded with cash and gifts. Cash and gifts were received by the Champion
team, the Orange Team. Violet, Yellow, Blue, and Pink teams who ranked 2 nd , 3rd, 4th and 5th respectively received
gifts minus the cash. Group picture taking took place where everyone appeared serious or looked wacky.
Mrs. Amoto delivered her closing remarks and expressed gratitude to the participants and called the night off
as she bade good night to everyone. The participants went to their respective rooms with big smiles in their faces
looking forward to a hearty breakfast come morning.

GENDER
SENSITIVITY
TRAINING
April 10 11,
2015
El Grande
Residencia
Hotel Day
and 1: April
Resort, Lipa
10, 2015
City, Batangas

PHOTOD
OCUMEN
TATION

Miss Briones and Mrs. Rivera of

the Accounting Department
hosted the opening program

Dr.Sacoro R. Comia, CID ChiefDesignate, shares her

inspirational message with the
participants
Happy
participants
inside the
function hall
of El Grande
Residencia
Hotel and
Resort

DepEd Batangas City GAD Committee are busy

preparing the hall for the days activities as participants
enthusiastically awaits for their instructions

Photos courtesy of
Mr. Jhemson Ellis

Dr. Vicky Fababier,

SGOD ChiefDesignate, happily
gives the
participants the
birds eye view of

L
O
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0
A
N
D
C
H
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S

Mrs. J. Lagman leads the grouping of participants through the game,THE BOAT IS
SINKING

Blue
team
prepares
Pink
team
and
materials
for
the
their Yin-Yang
logo making contest

Blue
team with Boom
their
YellowOrange
team
cheering
team
tarat
logo
and
cheer
tarat and the winning
logo

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0
A
N
D
C
H
E
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R
S

VIOLET TEAM EXPLAINS THE

LOGO AND HUMS THEIR CHEER

Mr. Alon
announcing
Atty.
Manalo
the winners in
receives
the
the Logo and
certificate
cheer contest

of
recognition
from DepEd
Batangas
City for his
effort of
sharing
information
on Anti
Sexual
Harassment
Act

Afternoon Session: Games

Ready, Set, Go . . .

Pull me, dont let me go

cried the men in this tug owar

Luksong baka
DepEd Batangas City
version

Watch out

Go, Blue team

for the

leading team

AWARDING
CEREMONY
and the
champion is

ORANGE TEAM

Violet
Blue Team:
24ndth Place
Place

Yellow
Pink
Team:
Team:
th
3rd 5Place
Place

DepEd
Batangas
City
experience
sa
memorable
stay at El
Grande
Residencia
Hotel and
Resort

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV- A CALABARZON
DIVISION OF BATANGAS CITY

GENDER SENSITIVITY
TRAINING

April 10 11, 2015

El Grande Residencia Hotel
and Resort, Lipa City,
Batangas